Production Operative

Location: Northern Upholstery, Bentley Moor Lane, Doncaster DN7 6BD

Hours:Full Time. 40hours per week.

Shifts:This role will operate on our alternate shift -

5:30 am until 13:50 Monday - Friday

14:00 till 00:30 Monday to Wednesday and 14:00 until 00:05 on a Thursday

Salary:£23,795per annum

It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home and thats just what we do at DFS. Were the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.

We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills so you can really find your thing.

We are seeking a Production Operative to join our dynamic manufacturing team at our Northern Upholstery Factory on a permanent basis. This role offers an opportunity to start a rewarding career with DFS. As a Production Operative you will learn the factory processes and the materials needed to manufacture our furniture.

Initially, your responsibilities will include ensuring that materials and products are available throughout the factory, which will involve significant manual lifting and require stamina. As you become proficient in your role and gain a deeper understanding of the products, you can choose to develop specialised skills such as upholstery or sewing, providing you with excellent opportunities for growth and increased earnings.

No prior experience is necessaryonly a desire to succeed and a willingness to learn. You will have the opportunity to learn the factory processes and if you want to progress on to other roles within the business, this is the perfect opportunity to join us to start to develop your career.

This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are capable of extensive manual handling and heavy lifting. Ideally, you should also be comfortable working with your hands.

We want you to really feel at home at DFS, with the support you need to do your best work, as well as a range of great benefits:

• Overtime paid at a time and a third
• A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)
• Holiday allowance the time you need to rest and relax (and the longer youre with us, the more time youll get!)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member
• Access to a range of high street & online discounts from: Sainsburys, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more.
• Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwind
• Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skills
• Group Pension Scheme
• Group Sharesave Scheme
• Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay

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